Visit Definition & Meaning
visit
- noun
- the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time; "he dropped by for a visit"
- a meeting arranged by the visitor to see someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) for treatment or advice; "he scheduled a visit to the dentist"
- the act of visiting in an official capacity (as for an inspection)
- the act of going to see some person in a professional capacity; "a visit to the dentist"
- a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
- verb
- go to see a place, as for entertainment; "We went to see the Eiffel Tower in the morning"
- go to certain places as for sightseeing; "Did you ever visit Paris?"
- pay a brief visit; "The mayor likes to call on some of the prominent citizens"
- come to see in an official or professional capacity; "The governor visited the prison"; "The grant administrator visited the laboratory"
- impose something unpleasant; "The principal visited his rage on the students"
- talk socially without exchanging too much information; "the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze"
- stay with as a guest; "Every summer, we visited our relatives in the country for a month"
- assail; "He was visited with a terrible illness that killed him quickly"
"Visit" in song lyrics
See how visit is used in real songs:
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"Come on over for a visit"
2 Live Crew — Hoochie Mama -
"And maybe tomorrow I come over for a visit"
415 — 415 -
"I went to jail baby, you was the first to visit"
504 Boyz — I Got You Girl
Words that rhyme with visit
Usage tips for "visit"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "visit" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for visit to find words that pair well.